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Political Science

Application process

The application process differs, depending on whether you have completed your prior education in the Netherlands or abroad.

Numerus fixus for the English track

The English track of the Bachelor’s in Political Science has a numerus fixus. This means only 345 places are available in the first year. To apply, you are required to participate in the unweighted lottery. The application deadline is 15 January.

Please note: The bilingual Dutch-English track does not have a numerus fixus.

Find out more about the lottery procedure

Choose between 2 language tracks

If you are a Dutch-speaking student, you can also opt for our bilingual Dutch-English track. The Dutch-English track does not have a numerus fixus. Both programmes are identical in terms of level and content. If you’re looking for a smoother transition to a fully English-taught programme, the Dutch-English track could be the right choice for you.

Find out more about the bilingual Dutch-English track in Political Science

Students with Dutch prior education

If you have obtained or will obtain a Dutch secondary diploma (VWO-diploma or HBO propaedeutic diploma), please find information about the corresponding application procedure via the link below:

Application procedure for students with Dutch prior education

Students with international prior education

If you have obtained or will obtain a diploma or degree certificate from an educational institution outside the Netherlands or at an international school in the Netherlands, you are also required to participate in the lottery procedure.

In addition to that you must follow the application procedure for students with international prior education. You can find out more about the application procedure via the link below:

Application procedure for students with international prior education

UvA Matching

After submitting your enrolment application in Studielink you will receive an email with your UvAnetID. You can use this to log in to the Enrolment Checklist, which is where you sign up for UvA Matching.

Frequently asked questions
  • What is the ratio between international and Dutch students?

    The ratio between international and Dutch students in this programme is approximately 60-40.

  • I am enrolled at a Dutch University of Applied Sciences. Will this Bachelor’s be difficult?

    With a completed HBO propaedeutic year, you are admissible to the Political Science programme. Generally, we assume that you can handle the level of the programme. It is good to realise that our programme is a lot more theoretical than most HBO programmes, and that you have fewer contact hours and have to schedule a lot of self-study. But do not worry, you will not be thrown in at the deep end, we support you in developing academic skills. For example, during the first year and a half of your studies, you will have your own mentor who will guide you and whom you can turn to with all kinds of questions. If you need more support, the University of Amsterdam offers various free workshops and training courses to its students to further develop study skills.